Lead Data Analytics & Decision Science
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Job Summary
Lead Data Analytics & Decision Science
Full-time Mission-driven High-impact
Do you see data as a tool for transformation a powerful mechanism to reshape systems and save lives
About CEL
Community Empowerment Lab (CEL) is a globally recognised institution working to transform maternal and newborn health by uniting science with compassion. We are developing a research-to-scale pipeline to power Indias efforts towards single-digit neonatal mortality by 2030. This pipeline spans across epidemiological studies deep-sensing formative research to understand drivers of behaviours and practices development and evaluation of promising interventions and co-designing solutions with stakeholders to take proven interventions to scale. This initiative is envisaged as a constantly learning and evolving system with the Data Analytics & Decision Science Unit as its central nervous system converting raw field data into clarity foresight and lifesaving action.
Your Role
We are looking for an exceptional leader to establish and anchor CELs Data Analytics & Decision Science Unit. This role is for someone who wants their analytical talent to change the life of every newborn and mother in India and the world.
You will:
Lead and nurture a small team of analysts and statisticians
Architect real-time health intelligence systems
Identify leading indicators of newborn and maternal risk healthcare quality etc. Consolidate data from available sources to inform priorities and actions at the state and district levels
Collaborate with internal and external teams of scientists stakeholders and policy makers to interpret data and shape action
Support real-time data needs of ongoing research and programs
Design and nurture a culture of truthfulness curiosity and learning
Who You Are
You may come from a public health background with a Masters or PhD in Statistics data science statistics economics systems engineering epidemiology or Bachelors degree in a quantitative field with significant applied statistical / data science experience - any field that has trained your mind to see patterns and craft solutions.
We are open to diverse profiles but expect:
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or direct people management role with a clear track record of delivery
Strong grounding in statistics (regression causal inference sample size risk modelling) and statistical tools such as R & Python
Experience analysing large messy datasets
Experience leading teams
Ability to build simple actionable decision tools
In tune with developments in AI
Excellent written and verbal communication
A genuine desire to work on maternalnewborn health
Bonus: Experience in health systems RCTs geospatial analysis behavioural economics systems dynamics and modelling.
Enjoy this role if you:
Thrive in complex systems and can see patterns others miss
Think outcome-first always asking: What will save lives next
Communicate insights with clarity humility and empathy
Comfortable with messy real-world data
Believe in the power of science compassion
Want your work to matter: truly deeply
Can lead without ego and build people up
Feel energised by field engagement and working with teams on the ground
Why join CEL
You will shape one of Indias most meaningful systems-change missions You will influence maternal and newborn outcomes at scale
You will work with visionary leaders and compassionate teams
You will be part of a living learning evolving organism not a bureaucratic structure
Location
Lucknow Uttar Pradesh (India). We may consider hybrid arrangements for the right candidate.
To Apply
If you find this opportunity aligning with your skills and passion we welcome you to apply by following these steps:
Fill the form it is mandatory; no candidature will be accepted if the form is not filled.
Please share your CV with a covering letter.
We kindly request that you include your current and expected salary details along with your anticipated start date in your cover letter.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited to appear for interviews/s (virtual/telephonic/in-person).
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Adobe Analytics
- Data Analytics
- SQL
- Attribution Modeling
- Power BI
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Data Mining
- SAS
- Analytics
